NYC Official: Hoffman Died From Toxic Mix of Drugs
NYC official: Hoffman died from toxic mix of drugs
More than half of overdose deaths in the U.S. involve a mix of drugs, said Dr. Len Paulozzi, a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least… Continue reading
Taunton Police Arrest Five on Drug Charges; Two More Heroin-Related Overdoses …
Taunton police arrest five on drug charges; Two more heroin-related overdoses …
The joint operation between Taunton officers, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration and detectives from surrounding police departments netted 140 grams of cocaine and 36 grams of heroin,… Continue reading
Fear of Drug Abuse, Addiction May Hurt Pain Patients
Fear of drug abuse, addiction may hurt pain patients
We currently use tramadol as a step down medication from other opioid medications with the belief that it is milder in its pain-relief qualities and has less potential for abuse… Continue reading
Wendy Wilton: Accountability the Key to Substance Abuse Problem
Wendy Wilton: Accountability the key to substance abuse problem
As a volunteer at a regional women's shelter I have seen the impacts of substance abuse up close as well as its impact on children and families. Substance abuse is now… Continue reading
Actor's Death Underscores Surging Heroin Trade
Actor's death underscores surging heroin trade
Staten Island, where prescription drug addiction has been especially virulent, has the city's highest rate of heroin overdoses, though a connection has not been established. Bags bearing different stamps turn up … "What we're… Continue reading
FOX 26 Melissa Wilson Interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz on Prescription Drug Addiction
FOX 26 Melissa Wilson Interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz on Prescription Drug Addiction – Melissa Wilson, Health Reporter for FOX 26 News in Houston, Texas, interviews Dr. Michael Sprintz of Memorial Hermann’s PARC (Prevention & Recovery Center) a…
Heroin abuse… Continue reading